Philippines moves closer to tapping native hydrogen for power
The Philippines is exploring the potential for native hydrogen as a clean energy source, with US-based startup Koloma conducting seismic surveys in Pangasinan and Zambales. If significant reserves are confirmed, the country could become the first to utilize geologic hydrogen for power generation.
Why it matters
Native hydrogen represents a potentially sustainable and indigenous energy source that could accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
The Philippines is eyeing becoming the first country to develop native hydrogen as a power source, as Colorado-based Koloma Inc. is set to complete its exploration work before the end of the year.
In a media briefing on Monday, July 13, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin reported that Koloma, a geologic hydrogen startup in the United States (US), has started its two-dimensional seismic survey to map subsurface geological structures and explore potential native hydrogen-bearing formations in Pangasinan and Zambales provinces.
Koloma is currently studying the resource in the town of Bugallon in Pangasinan and portions of Zambales. These areas are covered by Service Contract (SC) Nos. 84 and 83, awarded by the national government (NG).
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